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RE: [PSUBS-MAILIST] New detailed pictures of the Marlin S1 01 sub in Seattle, Wa
Very...very interesting Brent, thank you.
I found several things about this interesting. One, obviously the limiting
component, would have to be that wrap-around view port but, what a view.
Submanaut from 56', had a similar arrangement
http://www.psubs.org/old_pic/Submanaut.html
The panel in the sail, has a three level indicator for the MBT. I wonder
about the necessity of this but, see it as attention to detail of the
designer.
The dive planes appear mechanically linked, if there is an actuator, it's
hidden.
The deck casing vent holes, are simple, small, and well placed. I've been
wondering how to deal with this on Alvin Jr. and, will look at this some
more.
The stainless steel rods in the sail, give me ideas for exostructure attach
points.
The diamond plate non-skid is most likely steel plate here but, I wonder
about existing products that may be available to adhere to composites.
The forward acrylic view port, looks deceptively simple in it's placement
and attachment to the hull, I just have to look at this some more, K-sub
visibility appears to be a bit lacking.
And finally, look what is used for transport. I wonder what an older used
flatbed car carrier would go for? Looking at this, I can see how one could
transport the submersible on the flatbed, and tow your surface boat on a
trailer at the same time! Of course, you need a marina lift at launch but,
as Jay pointed out...your'e not using the thing every weekend now are you?
Thanks Brent, a very informative post!
Joe
From: "Brent Hartwig" <brenthartwig@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] New detailed pictures of the Marlin S1 01 sub in
Seattle, Washington
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:10:26 -0800
Weekend before last, I was in Seattle and took these pics of a really nice
sub, the S1 01 built by Marlin Submarines. From what I understand this is
the first sub built by Paul Moorehouse. There are allot of good design
ideas in this sub. Here are the pics starting with this one.
http://www.frappr.com/?a=viewphoto&id=2384531&pid=4159543
Also here is the new link to data on this sub on the MSubs web site.
http://www.msubs.com/s101.htm
For More specs on the S1 01 here is a link from the marina selling it.
http://www.salmonbaymarina.com/spec-1987Submarine32.htm
This sub is very well built with most every thing bolted on in a way you
can get to what ever area you need to for maintenance. Mostly stainless
steel fasteners are used and 3/8" plus thick fiber glass top deck fairing's
make it feel really robust. The top deck has a very aggressive type of
texture I have not seen before, for walking traction in salt water. You
can see a couple pics of the stainless steel exhaust valve used for the
diesel engines, and the heavy duty lifting brackets that look much like the
ones Paul used on Alicia. Also the S1 01 has a bolt together rear hull
section for easier access to replace and/or work on the engine, like Paul
used in Alicia and Carsten used on his Euronaut, except this one has the
nuts, bolts, and flange on the inside of the hull since there is no side
fiberglass fairing's.
I wanted to see this ship mostly to see how Paul designed and build the top
conning tower, with it's section of a tube of acrylic. I know he had
several rods holding it down tight on the seals but I didn't know much
else. A couple of years ago I had a design for a hyperbaric fish tank and
or medical hyperbaric chamber for pet birds with this basic design. I want
to see how strong the supports behind the tube section area was to help
support the acrylic in case of hitting a boat or log with the conning
tower. I still think I would have a couple of stainless steel bars arching
up to the top of the conning tower from the top of the main deck in front
of the conning tower. The black tube section above the acrylic is steel
and the back area of the conning tower is fiberglass. Paul is
known for making his hatches pretty light so you don't really need a lift
spring.
Both the front view port and the conning tower acrylic have a little bit of
localized crazing, so they might need to be replaced in the future. I
don't know if they can be re-annealed or not or how much strength is lost
when there is crazing, but I'll read up on it in the near future.
I have more pictures then are on the Frapper site and better quality ones
of the ones I have on Frapper, so if anyone wants them I'll do what I can
with my slow dial-up internet connection. There is what looks like a iron
ball in the most rear area of the stern that I'm guessing is for helping
balance the sub for a better center of gravity.
For the top bearing of the rudder there is what looks like four half inch
thick by perhaps 3" X 3" pieces of marine plywood or some sort of composite
sandwiched together that has a vertical hole drilled in them to receive the
top rod of the rudder, sorta like a bearing. I should of gotten a pic of
that. From what I under stand there is a large sorta hard ballast tank
inside the hull just behind the conning tower pilots seat. I'd like to know
better how that ballast tank works. There is at least two drop weights on
the keel and lots of zinc blocks. The fifth wheel trailer wheels have
sealed bearing protectors for backing into water.
Regards,
Brent
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